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  • Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

  • Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

  • Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

  • Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: From elevated comfort food, sports and a unique rooftop to a stellar happy hour and plenty of events, this venue has made a nice home in Edison Park

  • Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan

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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Raspberry sweet cheese or gyro crepes at Cream of the Crépe in Uptown Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    October 28, 2020
    Cream of the Crêpe 8 S. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-720-4246 CreamoftheCrepe.com Cream of the Crêpe, in the heart of Uptown, will whisk ...
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  • General Features

    First Look review: Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party is a seriously creative and whimsical good time

    By Trent Modglin
    October 25, 2020
    By Michael Dritto Playing at: 2239 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago’s South Loop. Tickets are available for $65 per person and can be purchased ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with School of Rock parents about how music lessons build confidence, develop teamwork and create rock stars

    By Trent Modglin
    October 23, 2020
    School of Rock — Park Ridge is located at 15 N. Prospect in Uptown. Call 847-939-4207 or click HERE for more information. Michele Casey ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider: Courtney McGeary on the delicious Nonna Silvia’s, outfit shopping at Edie, and tasty salads at Sonny’s Express

    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2020
    How long have you lived here? 20 years — born and raised then moved to Chicago and just recently moved back. What you like ...
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  • General Features

    Who’s hungry: We sought out some of the most popular sandwich creations in the Park Ridge area — and feasted

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2020
    The Beacon Tap’s smoked Beacon Reuben From the “two-handed sandwiches” menu at the popular Beacon Tap in nearby Des Plaines comes the smoked Beacon ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Feel like a kid again at Timeless Toys in Chicago’s Lincoln Square

    By Trent Modglin
    October 4, 2020
    Timeless Toys 4749 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago TimelessToysChicago.com By Trent Modglin Walking through the doors of Timeless Toys in Chicago’s northside Lincoln Square ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with Harriet Resnick about the fall activities and Lightscape exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden

    By Trent Modglin
    September 28, 2020
    The Real Park Ridge sat down with with Harriet Resnick, Vice President of Visitor Experiences and Business Development of the Chicago Botanic Garden, to ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: A pair of creative new appetizers at Harp & Fiddle — the ahi tuna and pot roast poutine

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2020
    110 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4466 TheHarpandFiddle.com Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s ...
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Local recommendations from our winter issue includ Local recommendations from our winter issue include @renatasorganics @howardstreetinn @familytreechiropractic @playtimepupranch @lisakay_creative @techcitychicago @atlasautoservice and more Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com “Renata’s is highly recommended for anyone seeking a professional, serene and rejuvenating experience.” “Lisa Kay Photography is fantastic with headshots! Very professional and easy to work with.” “The owner at Tech City was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. ... While he could’ve hit me for full price on a brand-new screen, instead he found me a used option for near half the cost that was in perfect working shape.” “The staff was wonderful at Howard Street Inn, and I have never had my food allergies catered to in such an amazing way.”
What a great (and fast) five years it’s been cov What a great (and fast) five years it’s been covering the Park Ridge community and surrounding area, and things are only getting bigger and better as we continue to expand. Our new spring issue is loaded down with great insider info, details on new businesses in town, fun appetizers to try, summer skincare tips, kids activities, happy hour specials and much, much more.
Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgech Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor — this time celebrating the opening of @thalaivasindiankitchen beautiful new dining room on Prospect. Look for a feature on new businesses and expansions in the area in our spring issue and online soon
Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the @prwilderness scouts. Lots of creative designs, great racing and father-son time. And plenty of smiles from the winners, who went home with @triplescoopdicecream gift cards.
Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturd Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturday to help them celebrate nine years in business. Get 15% off all weekend and enter to win a $250 gift card too. #therealparkridge #shoplocal
A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature article from our spring issue... Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown “What’s really rewarding is to see the Summit residents getting down to the Bingo room early and waiting for the kids to arrive,” @jpsteinfels says. “They only know each other from this experience, but they remember each other. And that’s the cool part.” Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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We may be a little sluggish today because that was We may be a little sluggish today because that was quite the Night of the Stars event with the @parkridgechamber at @theharpandfiddle What a fun way to celebrate the very best of our community and honor those who go above and beyond to make it a great place to live and do business.
Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over to 157 N. Northwest Hwy for a cup or cone of @ritasofparkridge
Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, ch Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, chicken and salmon along with basmati rice and adas polo (steamed rice with lentils, raisins and dates) last night at @shemroonkababhouse as part of Park Ridge Restaurant Week with the @parkridgechamber Difficult to pick a favorite out of the three, but the salmon is off the charts. Shemroon offers a complimentary bowl of soup and yummy baklava with any entree or chef’s special during Restaurant Week, which runs through this Sunday, so get out and make the most of it. See all the participating restaurants at parkridgechamber.org/restaurant-week
“We want to create a peaceful sanctuary to come “We want to create a peaceful sanctuary to come home to. Our clients’ comfort and well-being is the most important thing about what we do. Good design can change your life for the better.” Read our feature on @madsenhomeandgarden from our winter issue at therealparkridge.com
There’s just a few tickets still available. Sure There’s just a few tickets still available. Sure to be one heck of a night this Saturday at @theharpandfiddle with the @parkridgechamber
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